Rio Americano High School

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The Vision Floor Plan for facilities improvements at Rio Americano was developed by the San Juan Unified School District after a months-long process working with members of the community.
Voters Approve $950 Million Facilities Bond for San Juan Schools
San Juan School Board Passes District Land Acknowledgement Resolution
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
By Gwen Lindsey
California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey
Rio Teachers on Discussing the Election with Students
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Pennywise from Stephen King's "It." Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
“It” Is Rio Americano’s Top Scary Movie
Rio ceramics teacher Rene Worley in her classroom.
Rio’s Ceramics Teacher: An Artist Through and Through
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
Take the Mirada's 2024 Halloween Survey
Take the Mirada’s 2024 Halloween Survey
We Shouldn't Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
We Shouldn’t Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
Rick Singer. Drawing by Katelyn Caudill.
Column: Rick Singer, Infamous College Counselor Who Got His Start at Rio, Is Back in Business. Can He Be Trusted?
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris (left) and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (right). Cartoon by Katelyn Caudill.
Cartoon: Three Weeks to Go
By Gwen Lindsey
The Overrated Burden of Academic Pressure
The Problem with Standardized Tests
The Problem with Standardized Tests
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
Campus Protests Show Ignorance, Hypocrisy of Student Demonstrators
Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes
Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes
The new Sac-Joaquin Section warning and ejection cards for sports game spectators.
Sac-Joaquin Section League Introduces Warning Cards for Rowdy Spectators
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Rio suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Photos: Football vs. Jesuit
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Rio suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Photos: Football vs. Jesuit
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
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Exploring the midtown farmers market and all the stalls they have to offer

A day at the midtown farmers market

Jessica Sheppard, Staff writer
March 17, 2021
Adrian Tomine's self portrait

Tomine started drawing comics at Rio, now he’s a best-selling graphic novelist

Jessica Sheppard, Staff writer
March 12, 2021

Rio library remains an available resource for students

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 2, 2021
Seniors are able to purchase caps, gowns, class jewelry graduation announcements and much more on the Jostens website.

In-person graduation is a realistic possibility for seniors

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
January 30, 2021
Senior Photos for Yearbook Start Dec.11

Senior Photos for Yearbook Start Dec.11

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
December 1, 2020
Smoke from the Creek Fire obstructed views from inside Yosemite National Park and interfered with visitors' hiking and camping. As of Sept. 9, all 18 national forests in California are closed.

[Photo] Record-Breaking Temperatures Cause The Largest Fires in California State History

Aaron Ichel, Mirada Staff
September 11, 2020
Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
April 20, 2020
An empty Rio Americano classroom as students transition to "distance learning."

Bored? Things to Do During The Coronavirus Shut-In

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 22, 2020
PE Teacher Shawna Virga measures a student's performance in the trunk lift for freshman fitness testing.

Problems in California’s Fitness Testing

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 16, 2020
The Politician Review

The Politician Review

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
January 14, 2020
School Start Time Changes

School Start Time Changes

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
November 4, 2019
Jadera Bugs Crawling All Over Campus

Jadera Bugs Crawling All Over Campus

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 28, 2019
Students Feel Unprepared

Students Feel Unprepared

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
February 26, 2019
Moot Court team members Hudson Burke, Emma Phoenix, Kabir Tagore, Ben Davis, and Alec Sumner with coach after competition.

Verdict Is In: Mock Trial and Moot Court Teams Offer Realistic Law Experience

Emma Phoenix and Jessica Sheppard
November 2, 2018
Newspapers are not as popular as they use to be since news has been going online more.

[Photo] Online News is the New Norm

November 2, 2018
Models of All Shapes and Sizes are Taking Over the Industry

Models of All Shapes and Sizes are Taking Over the Industry

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 9, 2018
Vlogs Becoming the New Reality T.V.

Vlogs Becoming the New Reality T.V.

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 4, 2018
Golf Summary

Golf Summary

Katherine Huggins and Jessica Sheppard
June 4, 2018
Royal Wedding

Royal Wedding

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Life of the Party

Life of the Party

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Women's March

Women’s March

Jessica Sheppard and Emma Riley
June 4, 2018
Photo illustration of student using his phone wasting valuable class time; an epidemic among classrooms.

Ten Things Teens Can’t Live Without

Jessica Sheppard, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
‘Tis the Season for Homecoming

‘Tis the Season for Homecoming

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 10, 2017
Dadigan leads a cheer practice Tuesday night.

Dadigan Back at It Again

Jessica Sheppard, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
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